S. 522: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Introduced:
Mar 11, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on March 11, 2013, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Progress
Introduced Mar 11, 2013
Referred to Committee Mar 11, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed Senate ...
Passed House ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

29% chance of getting past committee.
6% chance of being enacted.

Only 12% of Senate bills made it past committee and only 2% were enacted in 2011–2013. [ methodology]

Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
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Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree or doctoral degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 11, 2013.
10 pages

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3/11/2013--Introduced.
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible institutions to:
(1) establish a master's or doctoral degree program in orthotics and prosthetics, or
(2) expand upon an existing master's degree program in such area.
Requires a grant priority for institutions in partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Provides grant amounts of at least $1 million and up to $1.5 million.
Defines as eligible institutions those either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or demonstrating an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if receiving a grant.
Requires the Secretary to award a grant to an institution with orthotic and prosthetic research and education experience to:
(1) establish the Center of Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and
(2) improve orthotic and prosthetic outcomes for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and civilians by conducting orthotic and prosthetic-based research.

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